Child Care Assistant Teacher - Infants

Bright Horizons • New York, NY

2d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring an Assistant Teacher to work with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers in an early education or preschool child care center. The role provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations. The employee works in person and helps ensure the safety and well-being of children in Bright Horizons’ care. The position offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• Per NYU Langone, a flu vaccine by October 15th is required.
• Must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
• Must demonstrate a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
• Must respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Must maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings.
• A CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities that meet the needs and interests of children.
• Maintain open communication with parents and share their child's daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
• Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools.
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED